Search Tag: EHR data
Epic Systems and Apple Collaborate to Improve Patient Access to EHR Data on Apple Devices
2022 15 Dec
Epic, holding the largest U.S. hospital market share among EHR vendors, is reportedly joining forces with Apple to develop a version of its EHR that would be easier to run on Apple devices. Apple works with healthcare organisations and with supported EHR vendors so that patients who use the Health app on their Apple device can have easy access... Read more
#SIR2019: Smart speakers help physicians in the OR
2019 26 Mar
#SIR19ATX: Research demonstrates value of Amazon Echo and Google Home during medical procedures AUSTIN, TEXAS — Smart speakers that are customarily used in your living room can be programmed to act as an aid to physicians in hospital operating rooms, according to new research presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology’s... Read more
Rapid Use of EHR Data Important in Preventing Zika Spread
2017 26 Feb
In the U.S., health authorities are relying heavily on information technology to help prevent the spread of Zika virus. For example, efforts are underway to develop resources that will support rapid deployment of critical information through EHRs and other clinical software in the battle against Zika. See Also : 4 in 5 U.S. Hospitals Adopt Basic... Read more
Ransomware on the Rise; EHRs Prime Targets
2017 17 Jan
Cyberattacks on hospital IT systems are likely to continue, with security experts warning that 2017 could be even worse than last year for the healthcare industry. The reason: more hackers recognise the value in rich medical record data. Stolen patient health records can fetch as much as $60 per record. See Also : ‘No More Ransom’... Read more